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Steam Deck is a portable gaming device that runs the Steam platform, allowing users to play PC games in handheld form.

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Steam Deck is a portable gaming device designed for playing games from the Steam platform away from a traditional desktop or console setup. It combines handheld hardware with Steam features such as game access, updates, and PC game compatibility. The product is aimed at gamers who want a portable way to play PC games using the Steam ecosystem.

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consoles Companies Should Provide Physical Releases if People Want Them, Says Rockstar Games Co-Founder

With the upcoming physical release of Grand Theft Auto 6 lacking a disc, as well as Sony’s announcement about the end of PlayStation discs in 2028, there has been quite a bit of discussion about the future of games and physical media. In an interview with IGN , former co-founder of Rockstar Games, D

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
controllers The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG isn’t playable on Steam Deck yet but should be?

Columns Community MMORPG Opinion I feel very fortunate that I bought a Steam Deck a year ago instead of waiting since the price of everything has skyrocketed this year because of gestures. But I admit I’ve been somewhat disappointed at both the number of MMORPGs that function genuinely well on the p

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
hardware Disgruntled gamer builds booby-trapped Steam Deck with 3D-printed spikes and a built-in taser — Raspberry Pi powers speaker, camera, and alarm to stop family members draining his battery

Disgruntled gamer builds booby-trapped Steam Deck with 3D-printed spikes and a built-in taser — Raspberry Pi powers speaker, camera, and alarm to stop family members draining his battery ee access to reviews, badges and discussions. Become a member Premium member Unlock exclusive tools and insights

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
guides Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Gift Codes and How To Redeem Them

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Gift Codes and How To Redeem Them Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is now available worldwide. If you ve just bought it or are planning to, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Gift features gift codes or passwords you can input to earn special rewards. Some of these require being c

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
reviews The Best RPGs To Play on PS5 Pro

The Best RPGs To Play on PS5 Pro – Enhanced Games, Boost Mode, PSSR 2, and More Alongside our features covering the best RPGs on Steam Deck , RPGs on Switch 2 , and on Game Pass RPGs , I've put together one to cover the best RPGs playable on PS5 Pro. This will cover PS5 Pro Enhanced RPGs, PS5 games

Mason Cross · 1mo ago
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reviews Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Says if People Want Physical Game Releases Then Companies Should Provide It

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser believes that, if players want their games released on physical media, then "companies should provide it." The former Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developer opened up about the state of physical media in the gaming space during a conversation with IGN

Mason Cross · 1mo ago
news Palworld Lavish Hospitality Explained: How to Double Pal Drops

Lavish Hospitality can double Pal drops, but the real trick is catching the Pal first and checking whether it has the trait before you butcher it.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
reviews 10 Metroidvanias Where Mystery Makes the Journey Better

Mystery-heavy Metroidvanias are worth playing when the unknown changes how you move, fight, and explore — turning confusion into the point of discovery.

Mason Cross · 1mo ago
entertainment Massive 007 First Light Beyond Enemy Lines Update Adds First Batch of Free DLC

007 First Light’s Behind Enemy Lines update is already tackling 200+ issues and kicking off the game’s free DLC roadmap, giving players more reasons to stay in the Bond universe.

Sofia Marin · 1mo ago
guides Heartopia Rainbow Event Guide: Doris Locations and Rainbow Bouquet Spots

The Heartopia Rainbow Event is a short, six-hour special weather window that starts at 6 PM server time, and the fastest way to make it worth your time is to check the in-game watch for the rainbow icon, grab Rainbow Bouquets for their 30-minute buff, then follow the rainbow to Doris in Whalefall Canyon before it vanishes.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
guides Traveling Merchant Doris Location Guide in Heartopia (July 2025)

Doris only shows up when the weather gets weird—Rain, Snowfall, Meteor Showers, and Rainbows each send her to a different part of Heartopia with totally different stock.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
news Games to Play This Weekend: Silksong, Black Flag Resynced, Othercide and More

Silksong is still the obvious weekend draw, but Black Flag Resynced and Othercide make a strong case for pirates, punishment, and a whole lot of Hornet-shaped panic.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
consoles Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Locks 30FPS on Switch, Targets 60FPS on PS5, Xbox, PC

The Switch version takes a 30 fps hit while handheld PCs run circles around it, and don't count on Switch 2 backward compatibility to save you.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
news Ascent: Rivals Beta Sign-Up: Join the Combat Racing Battle Royale Playtest

The twin-stick control scheme might be the genre's first real evolution since Wipeout, and the battle royale structure finally solves combat racing's eternal lobby problem.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news 'Scottish Dynasty Warriors' Tears of Metal Debuts with 87% Steam Approval in Early Access

The Bloodroots follow-up nails chaotic co-op musou action on Game Pass day one, though locked characters and early repetition hint at the work still ahead.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
entertainment Crimson Desert Update 1.15 Patch Notes Focus on Fixes and Stability

Crimson Desert’s Update 1.15 is less about new content and more about making Pywel feel like a place the game actually remembers to function properly.

Sofia Marin · 1mo ago
news Steam Rival Epic Games Store Offers Zero Fee on First $1M Per Game

Steam is still waiting for an official Deck 2, but Valve has plenty of reasons to treat 2026 as the smart window to defend PC gaming’s handheld future.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
reviews Disgaea Mayhem Out Now on PS5, Switch 2, Switch & PC: Action RPG Spinoff Launches

Disgaea Mayhem now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC NIS America has announced that Disgaea Mayhem is now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC ( Steam ). In case you missed it, we compared game performance on various platforms

Mason Cross · 1mo ago
guides Leave Her Johnny Shanty Location in AC Black Flag Resynced

The voyage's final song waits on Nassau's western shore, ready to turn every subsequent journey home into a proper farewell.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
consoles How to Get Captain Morgan's Redingote in AC Black Flag Resynced: Black Island Chest Location

Captain Morgan's Redingote is the best-looking coat in Black Flag Resynced and you can snag it in two minutes on Black Island — if you take the back-door route past the patrols.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
games Noodle Cable Beta Demo: Surreal Physics Puzzle Game Challenges You to Untangle Cables

Fifty rooms of heavy, sagging cables and brutalist corporate mystery — where the physics mostly holds and the solutions are as weird as you make them.

Ava Nakamura · 1mo ago
deals Score 48% Off VITURE XR Glasses: Room-Filling Virtual Display for Movies & Gaming

VITURE's refurbished lineup drops to record lows with an extra 15% off coupon, making premium XR glasses finally affordable for gamers and productivity users alike.

Priya Menon · 1mo ago
games Aion 2 Founder's Packs: Prices, Early Access Dates & Exclusive Skins Revealed

If you're dropping $100 on a free-to-play MMORPG's founder's pack and getting zero premium currency or subscription time, NCSoft better hope those exclusive wings do the heavy lifting.

Ava Nakamura · 1mo ago
consoles How to Get the Pirate Captain Outfit in AC Black Flag Resynced – Corozal Treasure Map Guide

Grab the Pirate Captain Outfit in AC Black Flag Resynced by following a treasure map on Corozal, then diving through a jellyfish-filled cave on Ambergris Key — no real money needed, just 20 minutes of smart sailing.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
controllers Sony Patent Hints at Magnetic Sensor Fix for DualSense Stick Drift

Sony’s next controller could finally kill stick drift with a magnetic sensor design that doesn’t wear out, because no one wants to keep buying $70 controllers.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
guides Fortnite Pollo Sprite Guide: Easy Steps to Unlock It (2026)

The Pollo Sprite is a goofy chicken-themed back bling that spawns at a single farm in Chapter 7 Season 3, and here's exactly where to find it.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
news Valve Revamps Steam Gifting: Email Delivery, Cross-Region Pricing & Wishlist Categories

Gaming friends in different countries can finally stop doing math—Steam just made gifting games as simple as sending an email.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
consoles Xbox Brings Original Classics to PC & Handhelds with Enhanced Graphics

Microsoft finally cracks open the original Xbox vault for PC and handhelds, starting with four classics running at resolutions the green box could only dream of.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
guides Protect Your Harvest: Bird-Proofing Crops in Moonlight Peaks

The crows in Moonlight Peaks don't just snack — they strategize, targeting your starfruit the day before harvest, so you'll need layered defenses: netting that actually tensions right, scarecrow math that doesn't leave gaps, and a few sacrificial plots to buy time while your Battery Packs charge.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
news IGS Classic Arcade Collection Hits PC via Steam on August 13 – Watch the Launch Trailer

Eight IGS arcade classics headlined by the Knights of Valour series arrive on Steam August 13, packing four-player online co-op and modern luxuries like save states, move lists, and one-button special moves.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news Steam Just Delivered the Feature Gamers Have Begged For—Here's What It Does

Steam has released a feature that gamers have been requesting. The article's title indicates it will explain what the feature does.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC: Specs, Supported Games, and Release Date Revealed

Xbox announced on Wednesday that it is bringing Backward Compatibility to PC for the first time, launching on July 22 with four classic games and more to follow. The feature's system requirements were also revealed, with minimum specs including an Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and Windows 11.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago

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consoles Companies Should Provide Physical Releases if People Want Them, Says Rockstar Games Co-Founder

With the upcoming physical release of Grand Theft Auto 6 lacking a disc, as well as Sony’s announcement about the end of PlayStation discs in 2028, there has been quite a bit of discussion about the future of games and physical media. In an interview with IGN , former co-founder of Rockstar Games, D

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
controllers The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG isn’t playable on Steam Deck yet but should be?

Columns Community MMORPG Opinion I feel very fortunate that I bought a Steam Deck a year ago instead of waiting since the price of everything has skyrocketed this year because of gestures. But I admit I’ve been somewhat disappointed at both the number of MMORPGs that function genuinely well on the p

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
hardware Disgruntled gamer builds booby-trapped Steam Deck with 3D-printed spikes and a built-in taser — Raspberry Pi powers speaker, camera, and alarm to stop family members draining his battery

Disgruntled gamer builds booby-trapped Steam Deck with 3D-printed spikes and a built-in taser — Raspberry Pi powers speaker, camera, and alarm to stop family members draining his battery ee access to reviews, badges and discussions. Become a member Premium member Unlock exclusive tools and insights

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
guides Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Gift Codes and How To Redeem Them

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Gift Codes and How To Redeem Them Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is now available worldwide. If you ve just bought it or are planning to, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Gift features gift codes or passwords you can input to earn special rewards. Some of these require being c

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
reviews The Best RPGs To Play on PS5 Pro

The Best RPGs To Play on PS5 Pro – Enhanced Games, Boost Mode, PSSR 2, and More Alongside our features covering the best RPGs on Steam Deck , RPGs on Switch 2 , and on Game Pass RPGs , I've put together one to cover the best RPGs playable on PS5 Pro. This will cover PS5 Pro Enhanced RPGs, PS5 games

Mason Cross · 1mo ago
reviews Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Says if People Want Physical Game Releases Then Companies Should Provide It

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser believes that, if players want their games released on physical media, then "companies should provide it." The former Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developer opened up about the state of physical media in the gaming space during a conversation with IGN

Mason Cross · 1mo ago
news Palworld Lavish Hospitality Explained: How to Double Pal Drops

Lavish Hospitality can double Pal drops, but the real trick is catching the Pal first and checking whether it has the trait before you butcher it.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
reviews 10 Metroidvanias Where Mystery Makes the Journey Better

Mystery-heavy Metroidvanias are worth playing when the unknown changes how you move, fight, and explore — turning confusion into the point of discovery.

Mason Cross · 1mo ago
entertainment Massive 007 First Light Beyond Enemy Lines Update Adds First Batch of Free DLC

007 First Light’s Behind Enemy Lines update is already tackling 200+ issues and kicking off the game’s free DLC roadmap, giving players more reasons to stay in the Bond universe.

Sofia Marin · 1mo ago
guides Heartopia Rainbow Event Guide: Doris Locations and Rainbow Bouquet Spots

The Heartopia Rainbow Event is a short, six-hour special weather window that starts at 6 PM server time, and the fastest way to make it worth your time is to check the in-game watch for the rainbow icon, grab Rainbow Bouquets for their 30-minute buff, then follow the rainbow to Doris in Whalefall Canyon before it vanishes.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
guides Traveling Merchant Doris Location Guide in Heartopia (July 2025)

Doris only shows up when the weather gets weird—Rain, Snowfall, Meteor Showers, and Rainbows each send her to a different part of Heartopia with totally different stock.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
news Games to Play This Weekend: Silksong, Black Flag Resynced, Othercide and More

Silksong is still the obvious weekend draw, but Black Flag Resynced and Othercide make a strong case for pirates, punishment, and a whole lot of Hornet-shaped panic.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
consoles Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Locks 30FPS on Switch, Targets 60FPS on PS5, Xbox, PC

The Switch version takes a 30 fps hit while handheld PCs run circles around it, and don't count on Switch 2 backward compatibility to save you.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
news Ascent: Rivals Beta Sign-Up: Join the Combat Racing Battle Royale Playtest

The twin-stick control scheme might be the genre's first real evolution since Wipeout, and the battle royale structure finally solves combat racing's eternal lobby problem.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news 'Scottish Dynasty Warriors' Tears of Metal Debuts with 87% Steam Approval in Early Access

The Bloodroots follow-up nails chaotic co-op musou action on Game Pass day one, though locked characters and early repetition hint at the work still ahead.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
entertainment Crimson Desert Update 1.15 Patch Notes Focus on Fixes and Stability

Crimson Desert’s Update 1.15 is less about new content and more about making Pywel feel like a place the game actually remembers to function properly.

Sofia Marin · 1mo ago
news Steam Rival Epic Games Store Offers Zero Fee on First $1M Per Game

Steam is still waiting for an official Deck 2, but Valve has plenty of reasons to treat 2026 as the smart window to defend PC gaming’s handheld future.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
reviews Disgaea Mayhem Out Now on PS5, Switch 2, Switch & PC: Action RPG Spinoff Launches

Disgaea Mayhem now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC NIS America has announced that Disgaea Mayhem is now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC ( Steam ). In case you missed it, we compared game performance on various platforms

Mason Cross · 1mo ago
guides Leave Her Johnny Shanty Location in AC Black Flag Resynced

The voyage's final song waits on Nassau's western shore, ready to turn every subsequent journey home into a proper farewell.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
consoles How to Get Captain Morgan's Redingote in AC Black Flag Resynced: Black Island Chest Location

Captain Morgan's Redingote is the best-looking coat in Black Flag Resynced and you can snag it in two minutes on Black Island — if you take the back-door route past the patrols.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
games Noodle Cable Beta Demo: Surreal Physics Puzzle Game Challenges You to Untangle Cables

Fifty rooms of heavy, sagging cables and brutalist corporate mystery — where the physics mostly holds and the solutions are as weird as you make them.

Ava Nakamura · 1mo ago
deals Score 48% Off VITURE XR Glasses: Room-Filling Virtual Display for Movies & Gaming

VITURE's refurbished lineup drops to record lows with an extra 15% off coupon, making premium XR glasses finally affordable for gamers and productivity users alike.

Priya Menon · 1mo ago
games Aion 2 Founder's Packs: Prices, Early Access Dates & Exclusive Skins Revealed

If you're dropping $100 on a free-to-play MMORPG's founder's pack and getting zero premium currency or subscription time, NCSoft better hope those exclusive wings do the heavy lifting.

Ava Nakamura · 1mo ago
consoles How to Get the Pirate Captain Outfit in AC Black Flag Resynced – Corozal Treasure Map Guide

Grab the Pirate Captain Outfit in AC Black Flag Resynced by following a treasure map on Corozal, then diving through a jellyfish-filled cave on Ambergris Key — no real money needed, just 20 minutes of smart sailing.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
controllers Sony Patent Hints at Magnetic Sensor Fix for DualSense Stick Drift

Sony’s next controller could finally kill stick drift with a magnetic sensor design that doesn’t wear out, because no one wants to keep buying $70 controllers.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
guides Fortnite Pollo Sprite Guide: Easy Steps to Unlock It (2026)

The Pollo Sprite is a goofy chicken-themed back bling that spawns at a single farm in Chapter 7 Season 3, and here's exactly where to find it.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
news Valve Revamps Steam Gifting: Email Delivery, Cross-Region Pricing & Wishlist Categories

Gaming friends in different countries can finally stop doing math—Steam just made gifting games as simple as sending an email.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
consoles Xbox Brings Original Classics to PC & Handhelds with Enhanced Graphics

Microsoft finally cracks open the original Xbox vault for PC and handhelds, starting with four classics running at resolutions the green box could only dream of.

Diego Alvarez · 1mo ago
guides Protect Your Harvest: Bird-Proofing Crops in Moonlight Peaks

The crows in Moonlight Peaks don't just snack — they strategize, targeting your starfruit the day before harvest, so you'll need layered defenses: netting that actually tensions right, scarecrow math that doesn't leave gaps, and a few sacrificial plots to buy time while your Battery Packs charge.

Zoe Bennett · 1mo ago
news IGS Classic Arcade Collection Hits PC via Steam on August 13 – Watch the Launch Trailer

Eight IGS arcade classics headlined by the Knights of Valour series arrive on Steam August 13, packing four-player online co-op and modern luxuries like save states, move lists, and one-button special moves.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news Steam Just Delivered the Feature Gamers Have Begged For—Here's What It Does

Steam has released a feature that gamers have been requesting. The article's title indicates it will explain what the feature does.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago
news Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC: Specs, Supported Games, and Release Date Revealed

Xbox announced on Wednesday that it is bringing Backward Compatibility to PC for the first time, launching on July 22 with four classic games and more to follow. The feature's system requirements were also revealed, with minimum specs including an Nvidia GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and Windows 11.

Charlotte Hayes · 1mo ago